
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc
K8 JVEMOT history
K8 JVE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 119,170 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 119,170 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,917 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 JVE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 11 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 JVE was last recorded at 119,170 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,754 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 416 miles
- Average per year
- 5,917 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,170 miles
- 2024 – 107,275 miles
- 2023 – 107,181 miles
- 2022 – 106,977 miles
- 2021 – 102,989 miles
- 2020 – 101,881 miles
- 2019 – 96,480 miles
- 2018 – 85,462 miles
- 2016 – 75,912 miles
- 2015 – 67,664 miles
- 2014 – 61,800 miles
- 2013 – 55,643 miles
- 2012 – 50,371 miles
- 2011 – 44,599 miles
- 2010 – 37,306 miles
- 2009 – 29,377 miles
- 2008 – 21,879 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,170 miles (+416)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 119,170 miles
- Test number
- 548746953120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,754 miles (+11,479)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,754 miles
- Test number
- 446514710567
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,275 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 107,275 miles
- Test number
- 237902133367
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail107,268 miles (+33)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,268 miles
- Test number
- 159199745347
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail107,235 miles (+54)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,235 miles
- Test number
- 547391872569
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,181 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 107,181 miles
- Test number
- 732802177405
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail107,181 miles (+204)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,181 miles
- Test number
- 884978849489
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,977 miles (+1)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 106,977 miles
- Test number
- 104188166636
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside, may require attention soon (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail106,976 miles (+3,987)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,976 miles
- Test number
- 254541346017
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,989 miles (+1)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 102,989 miles
- Test number
- 545573572207
- AdvisoryBoth front macpherson strut upper bearings becoming stiff
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smearing windscreen
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside front fog light lens damaged
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside trialing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail102,988 miles (+1,107)1 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,988 miles
- Test number
- 742544223014
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated and not allowing correct beam image to be projected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front macpherson strut upper bearings becoming stiff
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smearing windscreen
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside front fog light lens damaged
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside trialing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass101,881 miles (+34)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 101,881 miles
- Test number
- 705274327153
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail101,847 miles (+5,367)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,847 miles
- Test number
- 229432395830
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,480 miles (+11,018)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 96,480 miles
- Test number
- 487535224310
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,462 miles (+9,550)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 85,462 miles
- Test number
- 733854486684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,912 miles (+472)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 75,912 miles
- Test number
- 144245515881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,440 miles (+7,776)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,440 miles
- Test number
- 451285345067
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- FailureHeadlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Fail67,664 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,664 miles
- Test number
- 428588350407
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,669 miles (+5,869)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 67,669 miles
- Test number
- 563877003861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 61,800 miles
- Test number
- 147505094256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,800 miles (+6,157)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,800 miles
- Test number
- 778225194218
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 55,643 miles
- Test number
- 587526093210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,638 miles (+5,267)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,638 miles
- Test number
- 328686393228
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass50,371 miles (+5,772)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 50,371 miles
- Test number
- 299744802346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 44,599 miles
- Test number
- 185139991251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,599 miles (+7,293)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,599 miles
- Test number
- 349359691421
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass37,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 37,306 miles
- Test number
- 913265490234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,304 miles (+7,927)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,304 miles
- Test number
- 750685790289
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,377 miles (+7,498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 29,377 miles
- Test number
- 171522699259
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,879 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 21,879 miles
- Test number
- 134505598288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K8 JVE
- Does K8 JVE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K8 JVE expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K8 JVE?
- The MOT on K8 JVE expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K8 JVE done?
- K8 JVE was recorded at 119,170 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 5,917 miles a year.
- Has K8 JVE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 JVE has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on K8 JVE ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K8 JVE find?
- K8 JVE passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.
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